In divorce papers published by Radar, Michelle Howard cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and is asking the actor for spousal support and legal fees as part of the settlement.

The couple married on January 20, 2010, and the court filing says they separated on January 27, 2011.

Michelle was Howard's second wife, but this was his third marriage. He wed Lori McCommas in 1989, divorced her in 2003 and they remarried in 2005. In 2001, Howard was arrested for allegedly attacking his wife and plead guilty to disorderly conduct two years later. They have three children together.